The Power of Perception: Why Addiction is a 'Disease' April 18, 2024 11am- 12pm CT VIRTUAL TRAINING 1.0 CEU Available Facilitator: Daphne Holmes Daphne Holmes serves as the Executive Director of CARE-Dallas, a non-profit organization committed to providing resources and education to individuals and families affected by addiction. This year, CARE is adding programs to extend its reach. Given the current Fentanyl crisis, there is a critical need for organizations like CARE to remain vigilant in their efforts to curb addiction. Daphne's personal journey has uniquely equipped her with the perspective to make a profound impact on the lives of others. Having overcome substance abuse herself, she is dedicated to serving individuals and families struggling with addiction. Through her own experiences and her work with individuals across Dallas, Daphne has gained unparalleled insights into the challenges, facts, myths, and potential solutions for addiction.  Summary: This webinar will explore addiction as disease, its physical and mental effects, the power of choice as it relates to addiction and the keys to recovery. Learning Objectives: Define addiction & recognize its effect on the brain and how it impacts choice and control. Understand the factors that contribute to the development of addiction, such as predisposition, environmental factors, and co-occuring mental health disorders. Understand why recognizing addiction as a disease reduces stigma and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based treatment.   Hosted by SSW ATTC Educational Consortium Partner, UNT Dallas as a part of their 2024 Brown Bag Webinar Series, every 3rd Thursday between April – August.

The New England ATTC in partnership with RICARES is providing a basic/universal TA session titled “Makeshift medicine is a response to US health system failures” on 4/18/24 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. In public health research, a theoretical framework is like a plan or a set of guidelines. It helps people understand the ideas and concepts they're working with, and it gives them a structure to organize their work. Like an instruction manual, a theoretical framework guides researchers or project planners in organizing their thoughts and designing their work in a logical and meaningful way. Pat Kelly created the ‘makeshift medicine’ framework, which describes how people address healthcare needs when they cannot access care by traditional means—that is, when they, for various reasons, may not be able to see a doctor, make an appointment at a clinic, or go to a hospital. This framework can help us understand, for example, why some people who inject drugs may not wish to have skin wounds treated in-clinic because they fear stigma against people who use drugs. Further, the ‘makeshift medicine’ framework is a critical first step in understanding how to better help care for the needs of people who are otherwise excluded by the traditional care delivery system. Article link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YuIJ6aC9724GiD7_Umcu8QB5aY3Q5xLM/view

The New England ATTC in partnership with the Health Education & Training Institute is providing targeted technical assistance in Motivational Interviewing – Advancing the Practice on 4/19/24 with nationally renowned motivational interviewing (MI) trainer Stephen Andrew. This training is for learners who have completed the Motivational Interviewing Fundamentals and who want to deepen their skill and understanding of motivational interviewing. [This is a private, targeted technical assistance (TA) event.  If you are interested in similar TA please contact [email protected]]

Data sources estimate that between 25 to 75% of people who survive different forms of abuse and/or a violent trauma develop issues related to substance use. Despite the prevalence of trauma, it often goes undetected particularly in people already dealing with life challenges and at high risk of substance use, misuse, and mental health problems.  This interactive training will review variations of trauma and potential impacts on the mind, and how self-regulation techniques can help address traumatic reactions. The content will further discuss practice specific opportunities for integration of trauma-informed care principles and during various points of client interactions. Providers will learn how trauma-informed care provides a preventive approach to engagement and supports person-centered care. This training was approved for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS-accredited courses were granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offered reciprocity.

This brief, interactive learning community conversation is for those participants who are new to the evidence-based practice of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Individuals beginning their MI exploration will receive a foundational overview of this often misunderstood method of communication. Although brief, participants will conclude this introduction ready for their next step in what can grow into a fulfilling MI adventure.  This training was approved for one renewal hour (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and one initial hour (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS-accredited courses were granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offered reciprocity.

Most trainings on Motivational Interviewing (MI) convey the "concept" of "Change Talk" as essential to the practice and stop there. This interactive Learning Community Conversation will review the "types" of Change Talk and provide opportunities to practice identifying this truly essential part of the language of ambivalence; along with it's often vilified counterpart, Sustain Talk. A prior working knowledge of MI is helpful if you choose to join this conversation. This training was approved for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS-accredited courses were granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offered.